Green Fortnight

Our annual festival of eco ideas, events and planet-friendly living takes place from 28 October to 10 November 2024.

Find out what UWE Bristol and The Student's Union at UWE are doing to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Green Fortnight shows the progress taking place at the University and the many ways students and staff can get involved.

Come along to one of our in-person and online events — they are a great opportunity to explore ideas, meet different people and try something new.

Wild flowers on university campus

Green Fortnight events

Take a look at our earliest Green Fortnight events below or click the 'view all' link for the full fortnight listing.

View all Green Fortnight events

In-person and online open lectures

  • Should we say goodbye to X (formerly Twitter)
  • Microplastics sewage and forever chemicals in our water sources 
  • Air pollution and environmental justice in the UK
  • CHIT CLIMATES: bringing the transport sector together to address the future
  • Fairtrade for a planet- and people-friendly world
  • Foraging, herbalism, gardening and nature crafts for gamers
  • Maximising the potential benefits of UWE Bristol’s green spaces to improve student mental health
  • College of Business and Law sustainability showcase 
  • Passivhaus open day at Purdown View

Social and practical sessions for all

  • Climate chat and cake social with Bristol 24/7 on the role of local journalism and taking planet-friendly action 
  • Mending and upcycling clothing, paper making and crafts
  • Swap shops (including healthcare uniform)
  • Taking action through your career
  • Activism workshop with People & Planet
  • Charity shop trawl
  • Free Fairtrade tea cafés
  • Free bike repairs
  • Community gardening sessions
  • Litter picking in support of nature and the community
  • Halloween bat decorations craft and nature session
  • Staff climate café – myth busting for climate action
  • Campus walks and tours

Plus pop-up stalls on all campuses on a range of issues.

From your desk or at home

If you can’t make an event, here are some up to the minute online resources relating to planet-friendly living, study and work.

 

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